Recap: Chesterfield beat League Two Bradford City as Danny Rowe scores against his former club
The Spireites have played Alfreton Town and Matlock Town so far during pre-season and have just returned from a four-day training camp at Loughborough University.
The Bantams are now managed by Derek Adams, who led Morecambe to promotion to League One through the play-offs last season.
Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the game and will have all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction.
Chesterfield v Bradford City: LIVE UPDATES
Key Events
- FT: Chesterfield 2 v 1 Bradford City
- Danny Rowe and Stefan Payne put Blues 2-0 ahead after five minutes
- Paudie O’Connor heads one back for visitors on 49 minutes
- Chesterfield XI: Loach; Grimes, Gunning, Maguire; King, Oyeleke, Khan, Clarke, Miller; Rowe, Payne. Subs: Weston, Mandeville, McCourt, Tyson, Rowley and trialists x3.
Lovely stuff
Chesterfield are playing some really nice, high-tempo football. They are winning the ball back very quickly. The Oyeleke-Khan partnership in midfield is very exciting. 2-0, 25 gone.
Miller skins his man down the left and digs out a good cross which Khan heads over from about 12 yards.
The Spireites lead 2-0 as we approach the 20-minute mark.
GOALLL!!! 2-0
What a start!
Stefan Payne makes it 2-0 after just five minutes, finishing well when one-on-one.
GOALLL!!! 1-0
Danny Rowe scrambles home from close-range after good work by Jeff King down the right.
Rowe scores against his former club after just two minutes.
Minute’s applause
For the legendary Ernie Moss has just taken place. Just like last week at Matlock, it was an emotional moment.
Details about his funeral can be found further down this blog.
Minute’s applause
For the legendary Ernie Moss has just taken place.
Details about his funeral can be found further down this blog.
Minute’s applause
For the legendary Ernie Moss has just taken place.
Details about his funeral can be found further down this blog.
Here we go!
The teams are out here at the Technique.
The pitch has been soaked by the sprinklers and we should be in for a good game.
Stay tuned for live updates.